A Discourse Concerning The Mechanical Operation Of The Spirit

by Jonathan Swift

A Discourse Concerning The Mechanical Operation Of The Spirit is a philosophical work by Jonathan Swift, an Irish author and satirist. The book explores the nature of the human spirit and its relationship with the physical world. Swift argues that the spirit operates in a mechanical way and that it is subject to the laws of physics and mechanics. He also discusses the limitations of human understanding and the role of faith in understanding the workings of the universe. The book is written in Swift's characteristic style, which is both witty and insightful, and it is considered to be one of his most important works of philosophy. Overall, A Discourse Concerning The Mechanical Operation Of The Spirit is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of human existence and the mysteries of the universe.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE The Tale of a Tub and Other Works, by Jonathan Swift. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417914122.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

28 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1710

About the author

Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, author, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet, and Anglican cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift".
Swift is remembered for works such as A Tale of a Tub (1704), An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity (1712), Gulliver's Travels (1726), and A Modest Proposal (1729). He is regarded by the Encyclopædia Britannica as the foremost prose satirist in the English language. He originally published all of his works under pseudonyms—such as Lemuel Gulliver, Isaac Bickerstaff, M.B. Drapier—or anonymously. He was a master of two styles of satire, the Horatian and Juvenalian styles.
His deadpan, ironic writing style, particularly in A Modest Proposal, has led to such satire being subsequently termed "Swiftian".

Reviews

[Eswar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe the whole point of this nature of satire is to be super ambiguous so that (1) no one sentence can be taken out of context, (2) you can get a vague sense only after reading whole, and (3) you avoid getting shot by not being direct.

What’s more effective, being direct and anonymous or indirect by reputation.

[Jeramie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit short for a book!

[Julie Harrison · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am not sure what I just read

[Natassia · Rating 3 out of 5]

But weird honestly.